Events and activities
We understand that on top of your studies, it is important to take part in extra activities to relax, enjoy yourself and meet new people. The Resi Life team runs events and activities for students in halls to take part in.
All of the events on this calendar are optional - you can choose to attend as many as you like in the free time around your course induction and classes. This calendar will continue to be updated with more events and details throughout the year - please note, some events may be subject to change.
Friday 9 January: Residences Q&A
Do you have any last-minute questions we can answer?
Join our Q&A session over on our Instagram story from 9.00am to submit your questions!
Time: 9.00am to 3.30pm
(Online)
Sunday 18 January: Brookes' Big Night In
Brookes Residences, in collaboration with the International Student Advice Team, Brookes Sport and the Brookes Union, are excited to welcome students to Oxford Brookes!
Whether you're a new face or a familiar one, come together with friends for an afternoon/evening filled with fun, games, and sports.
It is an evening of arts & crafts, lots of games and prizes to win as well as sports for anyone to join. We'll also be hosting 'Boogie Bingo'! A brilliant opportunity to meet new people and have some fun!
The event is free, just turn up!
Location: Brookes Centre for Sport, Headington Campus
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Monday 19 January: Hall Tours
Are you moving in this January?
Sign up for a guided tour of your hall to explore the facilities available and meet the Hall team and International Student Advice Team!
- Crescent Hall: 9.30am to 10.15am
- Paul Kent Hall: 10.30am to 11.15am
- Clive Booth Student Village: 2.00pm to 2.45pm
Spaces are limited so please make sure you sign up.
Monday 19 January: Board Games
Join us for an evening filled with friendly competition!
From modern games like Herd Mentality and Exploding Kittens to classics like Monopoly and Uno, there is something for everyone!
Location: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (Next to Nisa)
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Tuesday 20 January: Welcome Quiz
Time to relax and make friends! Join ISAT and the Brookes Residences team for a quiz with free food and prizes! This is a FREE event.
More information is available on the Activities for new arrivals webpage.
Location: The Terrace, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Wednesday 21 January: Clothes Swap
Join us for the first clothes swap of the new semester!
We have lots of clothes for you to find something new-to-you!
Just bring any unwanted, washed items of clothing, shoes or accessories in exchange.
Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Location: Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
Wednesday 21 January: Board Games
Join us for an evening filled with friendly competition!
From modern games like Herd Mentality and Exploding Kittens to classics like Monopoly and Uno, there is something for everyone!
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Locations: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
Thursday 22 January: Clothes Swap
Join us for the first clothes swap of the new semester!
We have lots of clothes for you to find something new-to-you!
Just bring any unwanted, washed items of clothing, shoes or accessories in exchange.
Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Location: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
Thursday 22 January: Board Games
Join us for an evening filled with friendly competition!
From modern games like Herd Mentality and Exploding Kittens to classics like Monopoly and Uno, there is something for everyone!
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Location: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
Friday 23 January: Fair in the Forum
Join your Resi Life team at the Fair in the Forum to welcome and help you settle into life at Brookes. Come and meet the team, find out about our events, activities, support services, and learn how we can help you make the most of your time in halls. Whether you have questions or just want to say hello, we’re here for you! And don't forget about grabbing some freebies!
Time: 11.30am to 3.00pm
Location: Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus
Monday 26 to 29 January: Lego and Origami
Join us for a relaxed creative session with Botanical LEGO building and origami. Drop in to build, fold, and unwind in a friendly environment.
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Date & Location:
- Monday 26 January: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
- Tuesday 27 January: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
- Wednesday 28 January: Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
- Thursday 29 January: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
All materials are provided FREE!
Tuesday 27 January: Clothes Swap
Join us for the first clothes swap of the new semester!
We have lots of clothes for you to find something new-to-you!
Just bring any unwanted, washed items of clothing, shoes or accessories in exchange.
Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Location: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
Thursday 29 January: Clothes Swap
Join us for the first clothes swap of the new semester!
We have lots of clothes for you to find something new-to-you!
Just bring any unwanted, washed items of clothing, shoes or accessories in exchange.
Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Location: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
Monday 2 to 5 February: Sustainability Pop-up
Join us for a sustainability pop-up informing you of all sustainable events we have in halls, how to recycle and more information on our Hall Waste Competition!
- Monday 2 February: Crescent Hall Office, 12 noon - 1.30pm
- Monday 2 February: Paul Kent Hall Office, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
- Wednesday 4 February: Clive Booth Hall Office, 12 noon - 2.00pm
- Thursday 5 February: Warneford Hall Hall Office, 12 noon - 2.00pm
Monday 2 to 5 February: Glass Painting
Join us for some glass painting! Get creative and decorate a some crockery to take home with you!
All materials and paints will be provided for FREE.
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Locations:
- Monday 2 February: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
- Tuesday 3 February: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
- Wednesday 4 February: Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
- Thursday 5 February: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
Tuesday 3 February: Postcards Home
Let your loved ones know how you are settling into life in Oxford with a postcard home!
Join ISAT and the Residences Life Team to design and write your own postcard, and then your postcard will be sent free of charge to your chosen loved ones!
Time: drop in between 12 noon and 4.00pm
Location: Headington Campus, Think Space (Off the Forum)
Price: FREE
Monday 9 to 12 February: Security Roadshow
Come and meet Brookes Security to learn more about staying safe in and around your accommodation. Get helpful safety and security information, ask questions, and pick up some free items!
- Monday 9 February: Clive Booth Hall Office, 12 noon - 2.00pm
- Wednesday 11 February: Warneford Hall Hall Office, 12 noon - 2.00pm
- Thursday 12 February: Crescent Hall Office, 12 noon - 1.30pm
- Thursday 12 February: Paul Kent Hall Office, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Monday 9 to 12 February: Block Printing
Drop in and create your own printed tote bag using simple block printing techniques. No experience is needed, just get creative and take your unique tote bag home!
All materials and paints will be provided for FREE.
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Locations:
- Monday 9 February: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
- Tuesday 10 February: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
- Wednesday 11 February: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
- Thursday 12 February: Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
Tuesday 10 February: RevivR Sessions
Learn CPR with British Heart Foundation's RevivR in as little as 15 minutes!
This guided, interactive session requires no prior experience.
Timeslots: 12.00 noon - 2.30pm
Location: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (Next to Nisa)
Monday 16 to 19 February: Board Games
Join us for an evening filled with friendly competition!
From modern games like Herd Mentality and Exploding Kittens to classics like chess and Uno, there is something for everyone!
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
- Monday 16 February: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
- Tuesday 17 February: Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
- Wednesday 18 February: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
- Thursday 19 February: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
Monday 23 to 26 February: Pebble Painting
Join us for a relaxed pebble painting session. Drop in to decorate pebbles with your own designs and unwind in a friendly setting.
All materials will be provided for FREE.
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
- Monday 23 February: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
- Tuesday 24 February: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
- Wednesday 25 February: Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
- Thursday 26 February: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
Thursday 26 February: Clothes Swap
Join us for another clothes swap!
We have lots of clothes for you to find something new-to-you!
Just bring any unwanted, washed items of clothing, shoes or accessories in exchange.
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Location: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
Monday 2 - 18 March: Eco Sculpture Challenge
For Recycling Day on the 18 March, we are challenging our residents to make the most creative sculpture out of recyclable materials you have in your hall!
This can be: milk bottles, cardboard boxes, cans and much more - anything you can repurpose into a fun and imaginative design.
The most creative sculpture will win a voucher, so get inventive and show off your recycling skills!
Thursday 5 March: Natural History Museum
Join Brookes Residences and ISAT for a day trip to London’s Natural History Museum. Spend the day exploring history from millions of years ago and discovering one of London’s most iconic museums.
Price: TBC
Booking: TBC
Monday 9 to 12 March: Flower Pot Decorating
As part of University Mental Health Day on the 12 March, join us for a flower pot painting session focused on creativity and wellbeing. Take some time to unwind, personalise your own plant pot, and enjoy a calm, supportive environment.
All materials will be provided for FREE.
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
- Monday 16 February: Clive Booth Student Village, Fir Ground Floor Event Space (next to Nisa)
- Tuesday 17 February: Warneford Hall, Social Space (next to Laundry)
- Wednesday 18 February: Crescent Hall, Social Space (end of G Block)
- Thursday 19 February: Paul Kent Hall, Social Space (Rowan House)
Thursday 12 March: UMHD Flower Giveaway
We are giving away flowers for University Mental Health Day!
Pop down to your Hall Office to pick up a FREE sunflower!
Participating halls: Clive Booth, Cheney Student Village, Crescent Hall, Paul Kent Hall, Warneford Hall
Bingo
Bingo Night - fun and prizes with your Resi Life Team.
Big Night In
The Big Night is one of our most popular events.
Resi Life, Brookes Sport, Brookes Student Union and ISAT join for a night of fun, socialising, games and activities.
The event is a great way to meet up with friends old and new and have a bit of fun! Activities include:
- spin the wheel
- hook-a-duck
- selfie stations
- crafts
- giant games
- prizes
Board Game Nights
Enjoy a relaxed evening of fun and friendly competition at a Board Games Night!
Brookes Fiesta
Brookes Fiesta End of Year Party to see out the end of the year with a bang!
- Casino with ‘fun money’
- Live music
- Bucking bronco
- Ice cream van
- Mini golf
- Face painting
- And lots more!
Crafternoon Sessions
Bug hotels, Stained glass lanterns, Flowerpots, Positivity Pebbles and more.
Easter Egg Hunt
Free Easter eggs available and for those feeling adventurous, hunt to find one of 10 special eggs hidden around your hall of residence.
Film Nights
Fantastic free themed on campus film viewings.
Entry is free and film titles are emailed to students in advance.
Colour Run
Resi Life, Brookes Sport, Brookes Union and ISAT collaborate to host a Colour Run at Harcourt Hill.
Whether you run, jog or walk, it's a great opportunity to get outside and be active as a social event with your friends or to celebrate Holi. Powdered paint will be provided for the event - all we ask is for you to bring and wear a plain a white t-shirt to get the full colour run experience!
Pancake Day Instagram Competition
Join in on our annual Instagram pancake competition! For a chance to win a heavenly hamper of goodies, all you need to do is tag @brookesresidences in your pancake creation on Instagram. Competition dates for each year will be released here on our website and on Instagram.
Pizza Events
Enjoy a fun-filled Pizza Night and indulge in a variety of delicious pizzas while enjoying an evening packed with exciting games and activities.
Positivi-trees
To support and raise awareness for University Mental Health Day, Positivi-Trees were delivered to Clive Booth, Crescent, Paul Kent, Warneford and Westminster Hall.
This allowed residents to write something positive, encouraging and uplifting to place on the tree for others to take when they need a little pick-me-up.
Puppy Yoga
Puppy yoga returns by very popular demand! 20 minute session of yoga with puppies and a trained yoga instructor, followed by 20 minutes of play and cuddle time.
Resi Life x Security - Hall Roadshows
Your Resi team and Security team up at each hall for freebies and information.
Silent Disco
An exciting evening of music and dancing at our Silent Discos.
Thorpe Park
A day of exhilarating rides with your Resi Life Team.
Warwick Castle Trip
Join your Resi Life team for a fantastic trip to Warwick Castle. With over 1000 years of history, you are sure to have a historical experience. The trip cost £20* per person, including the castle ticket and travel.
*prices are subject to change each year
Welcome Breakfasts
Welcome Breakfast events at our Halls of Residence, a perfect opportunity to kickstart your university journey!
Welcome to Brookes Event
Resi Life, Brookes Sport, Brookes Student Union and ISAT teaming up for a night of fun, socialising, games and activities. This free event is a great way to meet up with friends old and new and have a bit of fun! Activities included:
- spin the wheel
- hook-a-duck
- selfie stations
- crafts
- giant games
Whipsnade Zoo
A fun day out at the zoo - with everything from hippos and elephants to crocodiles!